My my father died in 2003 and my mother in 2005. I always say I was 'blessed' to be there and to be able to have my arms around each of them while life slipped away but I think it's taken a toll. Soon after both were gone I started having problems. Heart irrithmea, fatigue, pain, insomnia and a general lost feeling. I've been fighting it with meditation, exercise and a good diet. Detailed blood work is really good all around but the symptoms just won't go away. It's the main reason I'm selling the boat. Tried to push through but can't. I could just call it age but believe it's all stress related and I have nothing to be stressed about.

Working on your mental health is an important issue that has to be included in any health program. Never thought that being the oldest in the family would come with this crap to deal with.

Onward.